Technical Operations Manager, OSP Engineering

Webpass, Inc.; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

GFiber, an Alphabet company, is seeking a Technical Operations Manager for OSP Engineering to guide FTTH network design and permitting across SFUs, MDUs, and SBUs. You will coordinate with the OSP network team on project activities and financial reporting, while ensuring vendor compliance with guidelines and standards.

Ideal candidates have a BS in a related field and 5+ years’ experience in outside plant projects, fiber infrastructure, and GIS tools (ESRI, shapefiles).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications or related field.
• 5 years of experience in managing scalable, outside plant projects, FTTH or outside plant engineering projects.
• Experience with inside and outside plant fiber optic network infrastructure, engineering design and construction.
• Experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Network Deployment and Operations team by managing the engineering practices of GFiber’s OSP Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network.
• Support the network deployment to SFUs, MDUs, and SBUs through management of our design and permitting process.
• Interface with the GFiber Outside Plant (OSP) network team to coordinate project engineering activities, progress and financial reporting, invoice review, and change management.
• Manage production with various vendors to ensure they are following proper guidelines and standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly execute on network designs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications or related field

Tools

GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

ESRI

Shapefile functionality

Job description

Technical Operations Manager, OSP Engineering

At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.

GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet.

The application window will be open until at least September 6th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Role Description

As a Technical Operations Manager, specializing in OSP Engineering, you’ll support the Network Deployment and Operations team by managing engineering practices for the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network. In your role, you will oversee the design and permitting process for SFUs, MDUs, and SBUs, while coordinating with the OSP network team on project activities and financial reporting. Additionally, you will manage vendor production to ensure adherence to guidelines and standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless network design execution.

In this role, you’ll:

• Support the Network Deployment and Operations team by managing the engineering practices of GFiber’s OSP Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network.
• Support the network deployment to Single Family Units (SFUs), Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs), and Single Business Units (SBUs) through management of our design and permitting process.
• Interface with the GFiber Outside Plant (OSP) network team to coordinate project engineering activities, progress and financial reporting, invoice review, and change management.
• Manage production with various vendors to ensure they are following proper guidelines and standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly execute on network designs.

At a minimum, we would like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in managing scalable, outside plant projects, FTTH or outside plant engineering projects.
• Experience with inside and outside plant fiber optic network infrastructure, engineering design and construction.
• Experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality.

It’s preferred that you have:

• Experience managing and leading teams of more than 5 people.
• Contract or vendor management experience, including defining scope of work and quality controls.
• Prior experience with aerial and underground construction methods.
• Experience interpreting fiber test results and auditing projects for compliance with scopes of work.
• Prior experience with outside plant equipment and materials.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $129,600 - $142,600 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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